University of South Dakota SAT and ACT scores
Vermillion, SD · public college · 7,095 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of South Dakota reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of South Dakota?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of South Dakota scored 1125 to 1315, with an average of 1125. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of South Dakota?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 25. A 25 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of South Dakota require the SAT or ACT?
University of South Dakota reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of South Dakota accept the CLT?
University of South Dakota is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Dakota with similar scores
- South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologySAT 1140–1340
- Augustana UniversitySAT 1150–1370
- South Dakota State UniversitySAT 1060–1240
- Dakota State UniversitySAT 1190–1440
- Mount Marty UniversityACT 18–25
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Emmaus Bible CollegeSAT 1120–1320
- Florida Institute of TechnologySAT 1120–1320
- Hope CollegeSAT 1100–1340
- Drew UniversitySAT 1103–1338
- Lebanon Valley CollegeSAT 1140–1302
- Meredith CollegeSAT 1098–1348
More about University of South Dakota
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of South Dakota (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026